Slab Contrasted Kodur 14 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial text, book typography, headlines, branding, packaging, editorial, trustworthy, classic, authoritative, scholarly, readability, authority, classic tone, print feel, slab serif, bracketed, sturdy, crisp, bookish.
A robust slab-serif design with clearly bracketed serifs and moderately tapered joins that keep the texture steady across sizes. Strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with thicker verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, giving the letters a crisp, editorial rhythm rather than a monoline feel. Proportions are relatively broad, with open counters and a stable, upright stance; the capitals read firmly while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and comfortable spacing. Numerals are sturdy and straightforward, matching the overall weight and serif treatment for consistent color in text.
Well suited to editorial and book typography where a firm serif presence helps guide long-form reading. The wide proportions and strong slabs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand work that needs a dependable, established voice, including labels and packaging where sturdiness and clarity matter.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a bookish, institutional character that feels at home in serious reading contexts. Its strong serifs and measured contrast convey reliability and a mildly historic, print-rooted sensibility without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy slab-serif reading experience with a classic print feel, balancing strong serif structure with enough contrast and openness to remain comfortable in continuous text while still projecting authority in display settings.
The serif shapes stay prominent without becoming blocky, and the brackets soften the transitions for a smoother, less mechanical texture. Curved letters retain generous interior space, helping maintain clarity in dense paragraphs and at smaller sizes.